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"* 'The larger-than-life villain is back with more underworld stories and plenty of "larfs" The Mirror * 'Illuminating and funny - well worth passing the time with' Maxim
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Dave Courtney, whose autobiography, Stop the Ride, I Want to Get Off, was a huge bestseller, reveals all from another hidden aspect of London's underworld.
Notorious in London's criminal underworld, Dave is also a big name in the club and dance scene. Raving Lunacy is the story of this double life, and how one world spilled over into the other. From parties in prisons, sewers, railway arches and aircraft hangers, to legitimacy (Dave and his partner Terry Turbo won 1999's 'Best Large Promotions of the Year'); Raving Lunacy covers the ground that Stop the Ride left out, as Dave details what went on after the doors were shut tight.
The clientele that came to the parties was, in Dave's words, 'the most colourful characters London has to offer'. Dave was, as ever, in the thick of it and saw and experienced the explosion, the fallout, the casualties and the successes. Told with characteristic humour and brazen honesty, Raving Lunacy reveals the darker side of the era known as the summer of love.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A somewhat disappointment to the previously published autobiography " Stop the Ride... ". If you have had the pleasure in reading Courtney's other book, this book may prove to be less of a thrill. At times during this book you may feel yourself saying " Did I select this book from the Fiction Section ", as some of the antics become a bit too unbelievable to imagine. For example, having a rave on an aircraft. But this escapade did not occur, because the British Army were sent to test the aircraft beforehand. Perhaps Courtney's vivid imagination ran a bit too far ahead of himself with some of the ' adventures ' he describes in this farce.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Absolutely storming review of Dave's progress through the rave and fetish scene. For someone who lived and worked in clubs, it was the little observations (and how spot-on they are) that Dave makes which made the book for me!
A total no-holds-barred account of Dave Courtney takes on Clubbing and how he became a tastemaker in the UK dance scene. Totally believable as the accuracy is impeccable, and a laugh a page.
Just buy it and trust me. You'll love Dodgy Dave and his 24 carat missus!
Never mind five...Dave deserves six stars for telling a totally believeable tale and sharing his sense of fun so effectively.
Format:Paperback
STOGGY DAVE what a waist of space this (i was going to say man ) thing is i have known him personally
he like his dvd's & books is on big lies bully mug sack for fat lard big mouthed waist
of space i watched him cry like a baby when lenni had to chastise him & smack his bum
for being a big mouthed peace of trash he is ,the atempted murder charge was not for
serious villiany but for being mob handed on one single normal living guy that owed a few
pounds , this man would never have a strightener in his life , he has been a lier & bully
through & through & any when he was away he was a real villans bitch this is not a man but
a blood sucking leach & as for the so called singer he's shacked up with enough said about
her , i can testify that all he writes if his fairy tail dreams , dont waist the one penny
asking price on this book unless you need it for lighting a fire .
he like his dvd's & books is on big lies bully mug sack for fat lard big mouthed waist
of space i watched him cry like a baby when lenni had to chastise him & smack his bum
for being a big mouthed peace of trash he is ,the atempted murder charge was not for
serious villiany but for being mob handed on one single normal living guy that owed a few
pounds , this man would never have a strightener in his life , he has been a lier & bully
through & through & any when he was away he was a real villans bitch this is not a man but
a blood sucking leach & as for the so called singer he's shacked up with enough said about
her , i can testify that all he writes if his fairy tail dreams , dont waist the one penny
asking price on this book unless you need it for lighting a fire .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Raving Loved It!
If you were around in the early rave scene, this is a must. Had me laughing out loud. Brilliant book!
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Miss Salberg
The Stuff Of Legends
This book is so hot it should come with a fireguard. Dave Courtney is a living legend and this book explains why. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Arthur Daley
100% BRILLIANT
What a story - what a page-turner.
I love this guy`s writing style. I would love Ray Winstone to read this on an adult version of Jackonory. Read more
I love this guy`s writing style. I would love Ray Winstone to read this on an adult version of Jackonory. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2007 by Joe Hawkins
Da Business
An injustice....only 5 stars available.This book is a life saver.Tired of watching my wife sizzle on a foriegn beach for 14 days I made a worthwhile investment in this laugh a... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2006 by C. Mcgearey
Truth of life in the rave era.
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Very humorous and well written. Mr C tells it how it is and gives outsider a look into the murky world of club life and the rave... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2001
What a cracker! It had me in stitches all the way through!
This book was recommended to me by an old raving friend. If this is your era, youll love it. I have briefly met Dave and his girlfriend Jen. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2001 by glenkerry@hotmail.com
Dodgy Dave strikes again!
Ever wanted to live your life to the full? Ever wanted to push yourself to the very limit of human endurance? Read more
Published on 30 July 2001
He's done it again..!
Another classic. I never thought 'Stop the Ride...' would be equalled, but this must rate alongside it in terms of entertainment and amusement. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2000
entertaining, a must read for all
Shy retiring Dave Courtney fills in the gaps missing in "stop the ride i want to get off" his experiences and views on the clubing scene make a great read. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2000
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